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Marina Cafe

404 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541-2326
850-837-7960
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Ranked #8 of 179 restaurants in Destin
Price range: $24 - $50
Cuisines: Sushi, Seafood, Steakhouse, Bar
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Good for: Romance, Doing business, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Description: Experience Adult Contemporary Dining with breathtaking views of the Destin Harbor through a thirty foot window wall in the bar and waterfront dining room. Our extensive international wine collection compliments an eclectic menu of classic Creole, Mediterranean, Pan Asian and American cuisine in addition to gourmet brick oven pizza and sushi selections. Fresh local seafood and USDA prime steaks. Waterfront cocktail deck with sensational sunsets.
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Cabot, Arkansas
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

Over cooked and dry swordfish on a pile of mash potatoes. With out a doubt the worst meal I can remember. And, over priced.

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HRG32541, Public Relations Manager at Marina Cafe, responded to this review
May 20, 2013

Our marketing team has sent you a private message. We want to discuss your swordfish entree so that we are able to address this with our Executive Chef. We look forward to hearing back from you. More

Mid Florida, Florida
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6 restaurant reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

Best meal I've had in a long time. The duck was fantastic. Service excellent. Beautiful view out the windows of the harbor.

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Watertown, New York
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

Cocktails overlooking the beautiful harbor...can't get much better then that ....our host was amazing even took pics of us on the deck! Very romantic atmosphere for the 2 of us...we always like to try new places and were sooooo pleased...I had salmon over white peaches..."outstanding" and hubby had the special grouper of the day..the menu was varied ...something for everyone's... More

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Shalimar, Florida
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22 restaurant reviews
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24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Held a large business meeting here to showcase the Emerald Coast and Destin Harbor to overseas guests. It did not disappoint. Both food and service was very good. Great location. The bar area and deck is a great tourist draw. Upscale and adult. To be recommended.

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Columbia, MD
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

We went to Marina Cafe for an anniversary dinner while staying in Sandestin, FL in April 2013. Sitting outside is the best - if the weather permits. Lovely sunset, and great watching the pelicans fly over! Our waitress was wonderful - just attentive enough without being annoying (you know what I mean) and light enough without being stuffy. Food was... More

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Powder Springs, Georgia
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14 restaurant reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013 via mobile

The menu was limiting however the food was outstanding. The atmosphere had a modern warmth, which was displayed in the mix of wood and steel beams. The service was spot on. If our waiter was busy and another saw that we needed more water, then the other waiter poured the water! I did feel as if the pricing was a... More

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Buford, Georgia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013

Red fish with sauce best anywhere with atmosphere 5* overlooking Destin Harbor . Great upscale dining but expensive now like many upscale restaurants in Destin. Reservations a must and be seated before 6 pm to get special. Always one of our favorites in Destin.

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Ontario Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013

We were very excited to eat at Cafe Marina this week. With four young children we don't go to places like this all that often! With grandparents on holiday with you it means you get out on your own!!! Cafe Marina, has that casual yet elegant feel you want to find in a beach community fine dining restaurant. The view... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013

We live here and love going during happy hour. I know the days changed for this which we hate but we still enjoy the half price sushi and drinks.

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Brookfield, Wisconsin
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013 via mobile

Good menu, but very low lighting meant that I could not see the fish was undercooked to the point that I had to use a steak knife to cut it. Having said that, the rest of the meal was fine and the service outstanding.

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HRG32541, Public Relations Manager at Marina Cafe, responded to this review
May 1, 2013

We are saddened and embarrassed to hear about your fish being undercooked. Our chef and his staff work hard and take pride in everything we prepare at Marina Cafe. We hope that you will still revisit and were happy to hear to did enjoy everything else about your experience. More

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